[rahulsingh007]

Honda launches its much awaited CBR1000RR and CB1000R .

Honda CBR1000RR

CBR1000RR popularly known as Fire blade will spearhead Honda in the premium bike segment which is currently dominated by Yamaha R1. Developed by the same team that was behind the Honda RC211V race bike for the MotoGP series. The CBR1000RR is powered by a 999 cc inline-four engine with a red line of 13,000 rpm. The engine features titanium valves and pumps out 178 hp of peak power. Honda’s latest CBR1000RR sports first-ever ABS system on a production super sport machine..

Honda CB1000R

This naked bike from Honda which will be pitted against Yamaha’s MT-01 that sees a 1000cc Fireblade engine re-tuned for mid-range performance and dropped into a naked frame. Specs include fully-adjustable forks and radial front brakes taken from the Fireblade, all-new single backbone frame, single sided swingarm, a superb looking 4-swept-spoke ninja-star rear wheel, an all-digital dash and and H.I.S.S. security system.

Honda will sell the CBR 1000RR and CB1000R through exclusive stores in four metros - Mumbai,Delhi,Chennai and Calcutta in the first phase. Later it will be expanded to other main cities as well depending on the demand.

Prices:

• Honda CBR1000RR 12.5 lakhs
• Honda CB1000RR 9.5 lakhs

[Info and Pics Courtesy : Vicky blog | Indian Automobile blog ]

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[pulsar56]

Good to see that the manufacturer's are now bringing the mean machines to India. Only concern is, the riders accustomed to 100 & 150 cc bikes should learn to wear protective gears before riding these super bikes!

[sammyboy]

We already have this thread : http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...es-soon-6.html

[Ardy]

The more the merrier. Soon there would be KTM and Kawasaki being offered on Indian roads.

I just wish these companies start manufacturing them here to make them more affordable.

[DKG]

Great news !! Honda engines are the world's finest

[revtech]

its about time they launched !!! but i dont understand why they jump from 100cc commuters to 1000cc monsters.why cant they get something in between (600cc) ?


rev

[DKG]

Originally Posted by revtech

its about time they launched !!! but i dont understand why they jump from 100cc commuters to 1000cc monsters.why cant they get something in between (600cc) ?


rev

I feel considering these bikes would be imported CBU the govt is protecting the local mfg whose bikes fall in the sub 800cc category.

As such the law permits import only of 800cc + bikes

[CaliAtenza]

Originally Posted by DKG

I feel considering these bikes would be imported CBU the govt is protecting the local mfg whose bikes fall in the sub 800cc category.

As such the law permits import only of 800cc + bikes

wish the bikes were cheaper :(. Anyways, where are the roads to ride these beauties??? :(

[jsmonu]

Don't know about the world's finest.. but definitely Honda bikes are some of the best around.. I personally love this 2k9 version of the Fireblade! dayamn neat looks and then the updated stats!!

[sachinwadhwani]

i emailed honda2wheelersindia.com asking them about the availability of the two bikes,,here is the response i got from them

Dear Mr. Sachin Wadhwani

We thank you for visiting our website & showing interest in our recently launched big bikes.

We are in process of opening ‘Honda Wing World’ exclusive outlets in Delhi & Mumbai for sales and servicing of our high end bikes CB1000R & CBR1000RR.

While the ‘Honda Wing World’ at Delhi is likely to be functional by end of this month, the other one at Mumbai may be operative by end of April 2009.

Honda Wing World – Exclusive Company Outlets for High End Bikes
Delhi: C-126, Naraina Industrial Area, Phase - 1, New Delhi – 1100028
Mumbai: H-Kantilal & Co. Compound, Sakinaka, Andheri – East, Mumbai - 400072
We request you to bear with us till such time.

Thanking you & assuring our best attention always


Durga Yadav
Customer Relations
Honda Motor Cycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
Plot No. 1 & 2, Sec-3, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon
Haryana - 122 050
Tel. Direct : 98718 90834, Toll Free : 1800 11 3434 (For BSNL / MTNL)
Tel. Board Line : (0124) 2290911, Ext. - 370, 371, 372
Fax: (0124) 2290164
e-mail: customercare@honda2wheelersindia.com

[straight6]

In the meanwhile, you can buy the bikes from Delhi.

[Bomi]

I am sure there are no test rides offered on the officially launched big bikes in India. But do the showrooms have a prototype where one can check out if the riding position of the bike suits one's size? Or do they allow you to clamber onto another customers bike?

[straight6]

Originally Posted by Bomi

I am sure there are no test rides offered on the officially launched big bikes in India. But do the showrooms have a prototype where one can check out if the riding position of the bike suits one's size? Or do they allow you to clamber onto another customers bike?

I doubt you're even allowed to do that.

[greatmana2000]

Originally Posted by DKG

Great news !! Honda engines are the world's finest

yes , i agree . They make the best genset engines .

[Parm]

Originally Posted by greatmana2000

yes , i agree . They make the best genset engines .

have you heard about i-vtec, marine engines, quad bikes and aircraft engines made by honda?

they Also make the best genset engines!